I thought the crowd were fantastic, had a great night. I was near the front though, so can't vouch to how it was further back. I personally wasn't involved in the moshing & crowdsurfing, am currently full of cold and it was a Monday. However I far prefer being at a gig with a bunch of people going nuts, stepping on my feet, getting up in my grill but actually moving and outwardly expressing their enjoyment as opposed to the usual London gig apathy and nonchalance.

Think that might be the first show I've ever been to in London that had a lively crowd on a Monday.

New tracks sounded fantastic, so looking forward to a new album that isn't a game soundtrack from them!

I agree that Birthdays is a shit venue though. The sound was pleasingly loud last night mind, unlike the library volumes for Killer Mike a little while back.

i stood at the back and had my earplugs in (stay safe kids), but could hear all the elements nicely. people at front going nuts was a fun spectacle as well compared to the last time i saw HEALTH in the foyer of royal festival hall, where everyone stood around. the lighting helped as well, constant flickering, arms flailing. horror-film type stuff

I loved that (although didn't get involved myself). More that there were a couple of people taking exception to the moshing who looked like they were getting angry and wanted to start something. But this was really minor. Agreed that it was great to see a lively crowd on a Monday. Ok, ok, I shouldn't have mentioned 'idiots' at all!

Anyway, can't wait for the next album - thought the new stuff sounded fantastic.

Also loving this early gig thing. I came out, has something to eat and was back home before 9pm. Bring on more early gigs!

There was moshing at the early show too? Funny you mentioned the good thing about the timing. I liked the fact that I had a chance to meet up with friends, drink & a catch up, some food, and then off to the show.

Was quietly thrilled when ToD's electric ballroom show kicked out about 9-ish a while ago, thought it was lovely that HEALTH did two shows to satisfy demand and still kicking myself for not grabbing the numerous spare tickets...

What was the new stuff in the vein of? Was it more synthy melodic or have they rediscovered their blast-noise former selves?